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It's a hard job, treating Thun. No matter who, Delilah has to do her job, because no one in this building knows how to do it. Tunas are made from ichor, which is blood, just like ours. You have to be careful with him, because one wrong move is kaput!
I would not say that Keen loves this business.… She's just being patient. Tolerates constant complaints from Glisten about cracks on his painted face; tolerates a bunch of injuries from Boxten, who tried to help the guys during the filming of episodes; tolerates the beeping sound of the printer printing copies of certificates and analyzes. "Iron nerves!" you might say. Well... partly, yes.
The only thing that really pleases a girl is that they rarely come to her. Because the Thun are afraid of the research area. Most people are horrified by the mention of dental hammers and injections. Being there is a psychological trauma. And if there was moral support from Arthur Walton during the biweekly procedures, then Delilah is working exclusively in the zone today.
Of course, there were obedient patients. For example, Poppy was optimistic about everything, so it didn't cause any problems. Roger, unsurprisingly, behaved decently even when changing the glass, which is very painful. But there is another side to the coin, characterized by countless tears and screams from toons like Toodles or Boxten. Some people don't even want to breathe in the office. The same Shrimpo kicked down the door in protest of the treatment a month ago.
On the one hand, I don't give a damn about the condition of the tuns. On the other hand, the frequent visits to the traumatology of fragile individuals infuriated the doctor. And in this story, someone was unlucky again.…
***
— Who is it this time? — Delilah asked brusquely when she heard a knock on the door of the trauma room.
A sick Tisha da Brightney is modestly brought into the office. She looks at him and snorted with displeasure: two legs flew off, flew, her palm ran after them, and the back of her head was full of cracks. Tong lies peacefully and does not move, because he has nothing to move with. He looks surprised, as if the boat beneath him has been broken. A few words made it immediately clear who was in front of her.
— Delilah Keen, help him, please! — Brightney asked anxiously, moving closer to the medical table. — An unforeseen situation has occurred! We were riding elevator No. 27, I stood next to the wall and the plate under it flew off! And he flew into the mine, broke the floor of the body! Thank God you're still alive!
With a sullen look and crooked bangs, Delilah listened to the reason for the visit and thought: "Damn, the piece of iron is broken after all..." Realizing that the most important thing had already been told, the girls left the litter and left the office, because they really did not want to stay there.
— My God... — the doctor is clearly not happy with this patient, that she forcibly pronounced his name. — That stupid Finn aquarium again!
—Ahoy, Delilah Keen, — Finn finally said after half an hour of silence. — As you can see, I'm in a broken deck.
It's not that Keen hates him. It annoys her to breathe the same air as him. He's unbearable with his plankton in his head, made up of water and nothing more. She regretted for the hundredth time that she had created such a stupid fisherman based on Arthur's doodles, who had "blown his mind" that day! And now she has to deal with the aquarium, because it won't calm down. "I really want to jump on the sand with my pirates!" said Finn every time during all the procedures and doctor's notes. How does this jerk have friends?!
— So, will you treat me? — The boy asked with unusual modesty. — I can't feel the arms and legs.…
— Maybe I can tell you one little nuance? — she stretched the word so deliberately for attention. — About your visits here? — Delilah took the certificate from the table, which included the number of trips to the trauma center, and slowly approached Finn's litter. He, in turn, sat up with terrible interest, but in disbelief. Finally, the doctor came up and with a flourish brought a piece of paper with a terrifying look and sharp teeth that would be in nightmares.
—Wh-what is this? — Aquarium asked with fright, looking at the medical sheet. — What do you mean?..
— You've cracked your hoarse bones twenty—eight times in two months! — Keen shouted the verdict.
Yes, he broke his limbs almost every fourth day. Because of the violent children, because of the complicated stunts during filming, because of different circumstances, because of everything! Either Finn is so dumb, or Delilah is doing something wrong, since he breaks down from a couple of falls. Perhaps she's saving money for treatment so that the loot goes to a cartoon, and not to some kid made of fragile glass, who already appears a couple of times throughout the season.
— But I didn't know the floor was so buoyant.
— This is not an excuse for breaking more mirrors with a "high ego"! — Delilah went to the table, wondering what to do next. Finn was ashamed, which worried her, but the problem was clearly the quality of the glass. — I understand that watching the episodes where you were beaten up is gaining popularity, but I have no desire to listen to Arthur lecture about some kind of morality!
— Well, at least I'm alive! Now you'll fix my fins and I'll be as good as new! — the aquarium, as usual, turned on its optimistic thoughts for the good. Be like a Finn — look at everything positively! After his words, he smiled his iconic toothless grin.
— Oh, my God… Just like Walton! Who pulled you to invent it?! — She began to speak her thoughts out loud. — It was more fun to create a grumpy shrimp Shrimpo, because you can come up with any negative side to him! But Arthur didn't like that he turned out to be very gloomy and cruel, so he rattled off his usual hatred of everything!
Finn listened with such curiosity, as if he was getting acquainted with a Shrimp for the first time. It may seem strange, but they are friends. Yes, they are not up to Sprout and Cosmo. They went beyond them. But that's for another time. :) Fortunately, almost no one suspects this, so he just sat in silence.
— Artur Pirozhkov is just a "cute little angel" who does not tolerate the harsh reality world! And about him... — there was a pause, followed by Finn grunting on the mat, which was followed by a continuation of the conversation. — I hope he just went to a clothing store, which is not located on the alley near the house of a drinking neighbor, the Koz Shel Nah, — it is not known how these two came to this topic in the first place. Delilah is really unpredictable. — Did you see what he's wearing?" A fast-paced tie and an eye-popping jacket. He was obviously dressed by a nine hundred and ninety-cousin from the village of Markova.
—Well, I think he looks SPRUeat, — the fisherman replied to the doctor's exclamation, not forgetting to use a pun.
— I always knew that you have strange tastes in clothes. Especially you, — Finn grinned at those words, because it was true. He would have understood fashion if Glisten hadn't kicked him out of his sight. And he didn't consider it necessary, jokes and jokes were important to him.
— You're right, but ... — the aquarium looked at itself, or rather at what had survived. Laughter is laughter, but sitting with split legs and a palm is not very comfortable. Of course, he's used to it, but he wants to be free. — Will you... treat me?"
Delilah sighed in exasperation, realizing that she needed to fix it. Now she understands the Worm's hatred for Finn. Looking at the poor guy again, she turned away and stared at one point until…
— Exactly! I'll make you out of plastic!
Finn was shocked by this statement. He couldn't believe that it would be made of plastic. So uncomfortable and tight that it's weird to move. On the one hand, it will be like Barnaby, a plastic toy. On the other hand, Finn will not be himself. Such thoughts made his face darken, which had never happened before.
—Wh-WHAT? — Aquarium exclaimed in disbelief. — So I'm going to become plastic?!
—Hmm... no, you're going to stay that way,— she sounded comforted, until she added. — I'll make a new body that definitely won't break, unlike you, who can't control your stupid limbs!
***
— YES, EPRST, WHERE IS HE?! — I don't think it's necessary to guess who said that. Our great and powerful, from the word "thick", shrimp Shrimpo! As you can see, he's waiting for someone in the lobby on the blue bench. It's strange who he can look for without having any friends and acquaintances. Although…
— Shrimpo, aren't you tired of yelling at the whole Ivanovskaya? — but one of the main enemies of the Shrimp is the Sprout. — Are you aware that there are children in the museum who might be afraid of your scream?
— FUCK YOU! I DIDN'T CALL YOU AT ALL!
—How uncivilized,— strawberry suddenly noticed two children actively following the main character's altercation with the dumb villain from the cartoons of the 80s. — That's not the way to behave! Yes, kids? — Sprout pointed at them, teaching them morality. Shrimpo, as usual, didn't like it and stomped away from them.
I couldn't understand: "Where did he go?" With great reluctance, he went to ask for help, but ONLY to ask! A friend was supposed to arrive by elevator No. 27, but neither the elevator nor it is visible. But Tisha appeared on the horizon, who came to clean up. If there was a wish, Shrimpo would take down her bucket of water, but now it's not up to that.
— SO, FUCK!
— I'm not Fuck with you, I'm Tisha, — she replied to the scream without any reaction. — And yes, what do you need to call me names?
— WHERE'S FINN? — "so that's who he was looking for!" And I was thinking, who is this tong, who is the bully's only friend? Hmm...
— Oh, Finn... — Tisha, unexpectedly, hesitated with the answer, because she had not anticipated such a question. But she sighed and said, — He's in trauma.
Shrimpo, to the cleaner's surprise, was taken aback by this answer. Again?!
—Uh, Shrimpo?".. — his long-awaited silence confused Tisha, so she said goodbye to all the Gods and Arthur and called out to Shrimp.
— WHAT FLOOR IS IT ON?!
***
Shrimpo "ran" into the research area with his trademark pose. Yes, he was definitely disliked, because they gave him such speed that a turtle singing a song with a Lion Cub would be faster than him. But he's persistent and strong, so he endured until he finally got there. Here it is — a place that no one wants to return to. Even he, who is brave and independent. I went to look for the right office.
I was looking for it.
I was looking for it.
I was looking for…
La, I found it!
Traumatology. It's immediately clear what happened to him. He likes to break his legs in order not to be filmed! Half of the problems have disappeared, it remains to pick it up. Shrimpo approached the door on tiptoe so as not to be noticed. Fortunately, Delilah had gone somewhere before that. But there was a problem that he would find out about later. Looking out the window, he saw his "pie buddy" sitting in the same place where he was at the beginning of the work.
Meanwhile, Finn was looking uneasily at the new blue plastic model. His limbs were still lying nearby, broken, as if they hadn't been touched at all. But there are changes — they took off his vest to give it to the "new aquarium". In fact, he was wearing only a T-shirt and pieces of trousers. He looked sad and desperate. Which made his "friend" standing outside the door feel heavy. Yes, he didn't want to admit that he was worried about him.
— FINN? — the fisherman heard the native cry of his dear tuna.
— Shrimpo, this is… You? — he replied, not believing his non-existent ears. Barnaby woke up to the noise and looked at the intruder, which caused confusion to appear on his face.
— YES, I AM, OPEN IT! — He wanted to open the door, but... it was locked. That's the problem I didn't know about. — WHAT THE FUCK?!
—Oh, Shrimpo, she closed the door so that no strangers would come... — he didn't want to admit the bitter truth.
— YES, SHE A** ATE THERE?!
— I don't know, Krevetach, I don't know... — he seemed resigned to his fate. Now it's not him who's walking through Gunderview, but a completely different character. All that's left of the real Finn is an orange vest and his beloved Barnaby, if he's lucky. No one will even notice the substitution, because his gender is not respected by the museum. And he will remain in an abandoned warehouse to be covered with dust and dirt. Completely alone…
— no! I WON'T LET YOU DIE! — Shrimpo has never shown such a side. He... Wants to save Finn?! The most hated and cruel tun of the cheerful fisherman?! Here are the miracles, of course. — "SHE'LL GET IT FOR EVERYTHING!" YOU'LL SEE!
***
— Here! As good as new! — The man with the funny hairstyle exclaimed. Who wouldn't have thought it was Arthur Walton himself! One of the founders of Gunderview stood by the medical bed, looking at toon.
— Get up,— Delilah exclaimed sullenly, as usual.
A certain tong got out of bed and examined himself: his legs were strong, his palm was back in place, and his head was not aching. It's safe!
— I'm finally ready to dive! — Finn exclaimed and looked at his rescuers with satisfaction. Arthur was pleased to see his iconic smile without one tooth, because he became the same as he was before. — NERPank you so much for healing me! — He took Walton's hand and waved his thanks very quickly.
Arthur was over the moon with happiness, realizing that his efforts were appreciated. And Delilah looked at them like they were fools. After squeezing his hands, the man turned to her and spoke:
— Delilah, thank you very much, but I need to tell you something very important, — he exhaled with concern. — When you want to do something during surgery, always discuss it with me. Tuns are not toys to be changed at will!
Keen still had to listen to his lectures on good and evil. You can't run away from it. At this time, Finn quietly left the door of the trauma center, where, unexpectedly, he met his friend.
— Shrimpo, I'm back! — He joyfully extended a whole glass palm to the bully, showing that he had become what Shrimpo would always like to see — a silly and sweet fisherman.
— LA, FINALLY! I'LL BE WAITING FOR YOU FOR TWO HOURS! — Krevetych exclaimed in his former form. After looking around, he took Finn's hand and stood up from the box.
— Well, let's go? Barnaby whispered to me that lunch was about to start! — As the years go by, the aquarium has remained curious. Shrimpo just chuckled at that and followed him, not wanting to listen to Arthur's boring lectures that the main characters were telling him.
So they stomped towards the exit, holding hands and singing a song.:
On the road with clouds,
On the road with clouds
I really like it when we
Let's go back!